Community Engagement and Events Officer

Suffolk Jobs Direct; England; On-site; GBP 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in the United Kingdom seeks a Community Engagement and Events Officer to enhance communication and marketing efforts in the community. This part-time role involves coordinating digital marketing, engaging with residents, and leading promotional activities for local events. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, digital content experience, and the ability to manage multiple projects. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Employee wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Strong communications and marketing skills.
• Experience with digital content creation and social media.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate digital marketing and content creation.
• Support PR activity and engage with local residents.
• Lead marketing and promotional activities for The Regal.

Skills

Business Development

Employee Orientation

Public Health

Account Management

VersionOne

Conflict Management

Project Management

Relationship Management

Team Management

Customer relationship management

Human Resources

Public Speaking

Job description

Stowmarket Town Council

Address : Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1EZ

Salary : 27694 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Hours : Part Time. 18.5 hours per week including occasional evenings and weekends for events

Contract : Permanent

Reference : 0475

An exciting opportunity to join a proactive and creative Communities Team. This role is ideal for someone with strong communications and marketing skills who wants to make a real difference in the local community.

You will play a key role in shaping how Stowmarket Town Council communicates and engages with residents coordinating digital marketing and content creation supporting PR activity and developing engaging social media campaigns. You will also lead on marketing and promotional activity for The Regal helping to boost engagement awareness and business growth.

While the focus is on communications and marketing you will also support the delivery of community events and our historic twice-weekly market helping to bring people together and celebrate what makes Stowmarket unique.

We are looking for someone who enjoys creating compelling content engaging with people and building positive relationships with community groups businesses and local partners. You will contribute directly to improving resident involvement raising awareness of council activity and ensuring that local voices are represented.

It is essential that the Community Engagement and Events Officer has excellent communication planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Experience with digital content creation social media scheduling and campaign coordination would be a clear advantage along with confidence in supporting public-facing events and working with a wide range of stakeholders.

As well as a competitive salary we offer a generous Local Government Pension Scheme flexible working arrangements employee wellbeing support excellent holiday entitlement personal and professional development opportunities and the chance to work with a passionate and supportive team.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf) or visit our website .

How to apply

Please send your CV and a supporting cover letter explaining why you are the right person for this role to :

Closing date : 23 November 2025.

Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

Required Experience

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

• Business Development
• Employee Orientation
• Public Health
• Account Management
• VersionOne
• Conflict Management
• Project Management
• Relationship Management
• Team Management
• Customer relationship management
• Human Resources
• Public Speaking

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1